THE retrial of Stephen McCurdy called “Jaganie” for the alleged rape committed on a woman in 2017, ended on Thursday with a not guilty verdict.
McCurdy, also known as Shermon Jackson, was on trial before Justice Jo-Ann Barlow at the Sexual Offences Court of the High Court, Georgetown, for allegedly raping a woman on November 19, 2017. The jury, on Thursday, returned with a not guilty verdict acquitting McCurdy of the indictment.
McCurdy was represented by attorney Latoya Roberts, while prosecutors Sarah Martin, Nafeeza Baig, Cecilia Corbin and Latifah Elliot presented the state’s case.
Justice Barlow, after the unanimous verdict from the jury, told McCurdy that he was free to go.
In February 2020, McCurdy was first tired for the offence before Justice Barlow but the jury was unable to reach a verdict. This resulted in a retrial.
According to the case presented to the state, the victim was known to McCurdy and during November she was staying with his family.
It is alleged that on the day in question, McCurdy came home drunk. He began banging on the door of the room that the woman was in since his wardrobe was inside.
The woman eventually opened the door and McCurdy changed his clothes and left. He later returned and reportedly begged the victim to have sex with him. She refused his request and he allegedly raped her. The matter was reported to the police and he was arrested.